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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta
A blue plate with a serving of vegetable lasagne garnished with fresh basil leaves, placed next to a fork and knife. A baking dish of more lasagne and an orange serviette are in the background.

Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta

Cavolo nero is full of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, B-vitamins such as folate, and vitamin K

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Vegetarian gnocchi
A grey plate with gnocchi, white beans, spinach, mushrooms, and herbs, on a white wooden table. A fork and colourful tulips are beside the plate.

Vegetarian gnocchi

Brimming with mushrooms, this veggie feast is a moreish choice for meat-free Mondays

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Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup
A bowl of vegetable soup with pasta, white beans, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes sits on a wooden table. A spoon is in the bowl, and grated cheese is visible in a small dish nearby.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup

This chunky soup brings together the best of Mediterranean flavours and is a healthy winter warmer.

3 ratings
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Simple Moroccan salad
A plate of salad with spinach leaves, chickpeas, sliced red onions, herbs, grilled chicken pieces, and two forks on a green ceramic plate. The dish sits on a light pink surface.

Simple Moroccan salad

Aubergine and chickpeas combine in this spiced salad

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Butternut squash, carrot and red lentil soup
Butternut squash carrot and red lentil soup

Butternut squash, carrot and red lentil soup

Treat yourself to this deliciously hearty winter warmer

19 ratings
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Caponata pasta
A bowl of penne pasta mixed with tomato sauce, chunks of aubergine, and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a wooden surface with a fork nearby.

Caponata pasta

Use up aubergine with this delicious and fragrant penne recipe

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Baked leek crumble
A baked casserole dish filled with layered leeks in tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese and breadcrumbs. A portion has been removed with a vintage metal and wooden-handled spoon resting in the dish.

Baked leek crumble

Leeks are the star of this warming vegetable crumble recipe

5 ratings
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Grilled romaine lettuce
Three halves of grilled cos lettuce, lightly charred and seasoned, are arranged on a white plate with a side of lime wedges visible next to the plate.

Grilled romaine lettuce

This is a great way to eat more vegetables and our grilled lettuce recipe has a subtle cumin and garlic marinade. Ideal for vegetarians at a BBQ

2 ratings
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Fish tacos
Two fish tacos topped with chopped coriander, diced tomatoes, and sauce on a wooden board, served with lemon slices, red cabbage, salsa, tortilla crisps, and a side of creamy dip.

Fish tacos

Think you know all about tacos? Think again!

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No-cook nut balls
Nut balls

No-cook nut balls

These no-cook nut balls are vegan, high in fibre and easy to prepare in advance. They make a convenient, nutritious afternoon snack. Not suitable for children under five due to their shape and size.

4 ratings
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Banana bread
Banana bread

Banana bread

A vegan version of the lockdown favourite, packed with healthy nuts and seeds

6 ratings
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Ten-minute tomato soup
A light blue bowl filled with chunky tomato soup, garnished with fresh basil leaves, sits on a checked serviette. Pieces of crispbread and loose basil leaves are nearby on a white surface.

Ten-minute tomato soup

This simple and speedy recipe is a great option for busy days

4 ratings
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Apple and sultana tartlets
Six filo pastry cases filled with chopped apples and dried fruit are arranged on a teal plate, dusted with icing sugar. The plate sits on a sparkly sequin runner next to gold decorative baubles.

Apple and sultana tartlets

A festive lower-calorie alternative

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Mini pesto pizza
Sliced pizza topped with garden peas, melted cheese, and cherry tomato halves, arranged on a white surface.

Mini pesto pizza

This healthy, homemade pizza is quick to make, plus we have step by step instructions for children to follow

2 ratings
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Turkey and chickpea curry
Turkey and chickpea curry

Turkey and chickpea curry

Make your curry night a healthy one with this fibre and protein-packed turkey and chickpea speciality

5 ratings
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